A few days ago, I experienced one of the best days of my entire life. I visited USC, and under the glowing Los Angeles sun, met the love of my life and also James Franco, the only exception to the love of my life. All of this happened as I lay curled into a ball in my room in Cupertino, eating a Turkey Taco Pocket. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the power of the internet. The art of deception … Continue reading
M: When did you start juggling? S: Two years ago. M: What inspired you to start? S: I was in Israel and I saw this kid juggling. I said to myself, “I think I can do that,” and after a few hours of practice I was able to do it. M: What do you think is the hardest part about juggling? S: I think juggling is like everything else. You face challenges and they improve you. M: What’s your current … Continue reading
This summer the De Anza Force Soccer Club will host its inaugural Force Adidas Premier Showcase in Cupertino, California. The showcase is a nationwide event and is designed to bring out the best teams in the United States to compete against each other. Twelve to sixteen of the best teams in the U12 to U18 categories nationwide will vie for first place. The showcase will run from July 19 to 21 and all games will be played on the newly … Continue reading
NBA player Jason Collins recently announced in a Sports Illustrated cover story that he is gay, a confession that rocked the sports world and sparked hope for increased tolerance among coaches, athletes and fans alike. The Washington Wizards center’s coming out was greeted with overwhelming support; public figures, including President Barack Obama as well as fellow basketball player Kobe Bryant and NBA commissioner David Stern, praised Collins for his bravery in disclosing his sexuality. Collins is now the first openly … Continue reading
A swimmer can be defined as a student who attends grueling daily practices, braving the cold wind and overly-salty pool water in exchange for awkward tan lines, unnaturally blonde hair and an omnipresent odor of chlorine. These elite athletes do not complain and they refuse to give up, as they attend these torturous hours of training by choice. That fact itself shows how much the school’s swim team members are willing to give up for the sport, and how much … Continue reading